Carolyn McNeil
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Long Stitch: The Beginner’s Dream Stitch
Have you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just dont know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject. Or, you may have researched the subject the old-fashioned way, through your local library and bookstore. There are numerous sources available on the subject. Youve probably scanned through some of the... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 194 days ago.)
Have you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just dont know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject. Or, you may have researched the subject the old-fashioned way, through your local library and bookstore. There are numerous sources available on the subject. Youve probably scanned through some of the... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 194 days ago.)
Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits – Part 2 – The Detail Stitches
In part 1 of Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits I discussed diagonal stitches that were suitable for covering large areas and backgrounds. In this article I will describe diagonal stitches that are suitable for small detail work. I will also mention some of the decorative diagonal stitches. As I mentioned in the first part of this 2-part series, diagonal stitches are stitches that are... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 226 days ago.)
In part 1 of Diagonal Stitches: The Greatest Hits I discussed diagonal stitches that were suitable for covering large areas and backgrounds. In this article I will describe diagonal stitches that are suitable for small detail work. I will also mention some of the decorative diagonal stitches. As I mentioned in the first part of this 2-part series, diagonal stitches are stitches that are... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 226 days ago.)
An Introduction to Needlepoint Canvas
Choosing the canvas is one of the most important aspects of designing a needlepoint project. As discussed in the previous article, The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches , another important decision involves choosing the stitch or stitches to be used in the piece. Although the two elements are dependent upon each other, in this article we will discuss the needlepoint canvas. The type and size of the canvas used... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 285 days ago.)
Choosing the canvas is one of the most important aspects of designing a needlepoint project. As discussed in the previous article, The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches , another important decision involves choosing the stitch or stitches to be used in the piece. Although the two elements are dependent upon each other, in this article we will discuss the needlepoint canvas. The type and size of the canvas used... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 285 days ago.)
The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint Stitches
One of most confusing aspects of learning needlepoint is deciphering the many stitches that are available. If you are working from a kit, it generally isn't a problem. Each kit will specify which stitches should be used and where. However, if you are creating your own project from scratch, where do you go to get help? At stitchopedia.com needlepoint stitches are separated by type and each stitch is explained... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 285 days ago.)
One of most confusing aspects of learning needlepoint is deciphering the many stitches that are available. If you are working from a kit, it generally isn't a problem. Each kit will specify which stitches should be used and where. However, if you are creating your own project from scratch, where do you go to get help? At stitchopedia.com needlepoint stitches are separated by type and each stitch is explained... (posted by Carolyn 4 years 285 days ago.)
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